Waterproof panty

Abstract

A pretty, stylish and comfortable waterproof panty that has a unique design technique of rolled over welded seams. The rolled over welded seam will inhibit the leaking of bodily fluids at the leg openings caused by stitching and wicking. The panty has an outer shell and an inner panty layer. The outer shell a continuous cut formed of a soft blend laminated fabric. It is liquid proof, breathable, hypo-allergenic, stain resistant, and elastic. It is cut to form a waist opening and two leg openings. If desired stretchable lace or elastic side portions can be provided. The inner panty lining is a breathable soft blend fabric and includes a front portion, back portion and a crotch portion. The crotch portion is double layered for added dryness. The inner panty layer is cut to the full design of the panty having a waist opening and two leg openings. This over all design provides the user peace of mind and security with a stylish, lightweight, comfortable, waterproof panty.

1 . A waterproof panty comprising:
 a) an outer shell formed of a soft blend waterproof laminate fabric, said outer shell having an outer shell surface layer formed of a soft blend and having a waterproof inner shell layer formed of a breathable waterproof fabric, said outer shell surface layer and said inner shell layer being securely bonded together to form a single out shell laminate fabric material, said outer shell formed from a single sheet of laminate fabric having a generally hour glass shape including a crotch area and leg edge portions, said outer shell having no crotch seams and no needle punctures in said crotch area; and   b) an inner panty layer formed of a soft blend fabric, said inner panty layer having substantially the same shape and size as the outer shell, said inner panty layer being welded with a polyurethane adhesive to the inner shell layer of said outer shell, said inner panty layer covering substantially all of the surface area of said waterproof inner shell layer whereby said waterproof inner shell layer is sandwiched between two layers of a soft blend fabric.   
     
     
         2 . A waterproof panty according to  claim 1  wherein said inner panty layer does not extend all the way to and does not cover said leg edge portion of said outer shell. 
     
     
         3 . A waterproof panty according to  claim 1  wherein said leg edge portions include a waterproof tube portion formed by a perimeter edge portion of said outer shell being folded outwardly with said perimeter edge of said outer shell surface layer being welded with a polyurethane adhesive to an interior portion of said outer shell surface layer, whereby said waterproof inner shell layer covers the entire exterior of said waterproof tube portion. 
     
     
         4 . A waterproof panty according to  3  wherein an elastic member is provided inside said waterproof tube portion to secure said leg edge portions against the legs of a wearer of the panty. 
     
     
         5 . A waterproof panty according to  3  wherein said waterproof tube portion prevents the wicking of fluids from said inner panty layer to said outer shell surface layer. 
     
     
         6 . A waterproof panty according to  3  wherein said waterproof inner shell layer extends beyond the tube portion on to the outer shell surface area for a distance of approximately ⅛ of an inch. 
     
     
         7 . A waterproof panty according to  claim 1  wherein said inner panty layer is doubled at the crotch area for added dryness. 
     
     
         8 . A waterproof panty according to  claim 1  wherein said inner panty layer allows for moisture vapor transmission. 
     
     
         9 . A waterproof panty according to  claim 1  wherein said inner panty layer allows sanitary pads with adhesive strips to stick securely. 
     
     
         10 . A waterproof panty according to  claim 1  wherein said inner panty layer is breathable and comfortable against the skin. 
     
     
         11 . A waterproof panty according to  claim 1  wherein said waterproof inner shell layer is formed of a polyurethane film. 
     
     
         12 . A waterproof panty according to  claim 1  wherein said waterproof inner shell layer that is liquid proof, breathable, elastic, hypo-allergenic and stain resistant. 
     
     
         13 . A waterproof panty according to  claim 1  wherein said waterproof inner shell layer has a thickness of approximately 1 mil. 
     
     
         14 . A waterproof panty according to  claim 1  wherein said panty may be formed to one of a variety of panty designs such as bikini, low rise, shorty, thong or brief. 
     
     
         15 . A waterproof panty according to  claim 1  wherein said outer shell surface layer of said panty is dyed to a desired color. 
     
     
         16 . A waterproof panty according to  claim 1  wherein said outer shell surface layer is formed of a material having a colorful fabric design. 
     
     
         17 . A waterproof panty according to  claim 1  wherein said panty further comprises a portion formed of stretch lace with a soft blend backing attached. 
     
     
         18 . A waterproof panty according to  claim 1  wherein said panty further comprises a portion formed of decorative elastic with a soft blend backing attached. 
     
     
         19 . A waterproof panty according to  claim 1  wherein said panty has between 75% and 100% of its surface area protected with said waterproof inner shell layer. 
     
     
         20 . A waterproof panty according to  3  wherein an elastic adhesive is provided inside said waterproof tube portion to secure said leg edge portions against the legs of a wearer of the panty.